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"The Great Wall of China (21041) earns a BrickScore of 74.1 and a 4.79 owner average across more than 1,000 ratings, confirming a well-liked display set whose modular trick rewards buyers willing to pick up a second copy, even if experienced builders may find the terrain execution simpler than expected."
The LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China (21041) earned a Recommended verdict for its beautiful display result and an innovative modular design that allows multiple copies to be connected end to end. Brothers Brick praised its simplicity and exponentially increasing display value with additional sets; Brickset gave it a moderate review acknowledging the essence is captured but flagging overly symmetrical terrain and some unsightly gaps. Owner sentiment aligns more with the enthusiastic camp, with a 4.79 average across 1,053 ratings and 92% recommending it.
Where they split: Brothers Brick gave an enthusiastic 80 and a buy recommendation, calling it beautiful in its simplicity. Brickset gave a more measured 68, flagging the symmetrical terrain and basic studs-up detailing as meaningful weaknesses. The divergence is moderate but worth noting: both agreed on the modular concept's appeal, but assessed the terrain execution differently.
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"Great Wall of China may be a straightforward set, but it is beautiful in its simplicity."
The Brothers Brick
"21041 Great Wall of China is something of a departure for the Architecture range in that it doesn't replicate an entire structure and consists mainly of landscape rather than a man-made building."
Brickset Reviews"Great Wall of China may be a straightforward set, but it is beautiful in its simplicity."
"21041 Great Wall of China is something of a departure for the Architecture range in that it doesn't replicate an entire structure and consists mainly of landscape rather than a man-made building."
Most owners love this set for its unique design, detailed build, and expandability, but a small number report serious piece-fitting issues that diminish the experience.
Amazon4.8
Walmart4.5
LEGO.com4.5
